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We’re looking for a new host in Albuquerque!

In 2008, Tina Roth Eisenberg, also known as Swissmiss, started CreativeMornings out of a desire for an ongoing, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone.

Today, attendees gather in 224 cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee, friendly people, and an international array of breakfast foods. Volunteer hosts and their team members organize local chapters that not only celebrate a city’s creative talent, but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. We call ourselves an engine of generosity and live by our manifesto. 

CreativeMornings Albuquerque's previous host has since stepped down so we are now looking for a replacement. Could this be you?

If you are:

passionate about your local creative community in Albuquerque

psyched to lead a small volunteer team to put your own spin on CreativeMornings

excited to participate in the global conversation among our chapters

one to use the words humble, driven, resourceful, generous and connected to describe yourself

We’d love to hear from you! If interested, complete our standard New Chapter Application and we’ll be in touch.

There will be follow up interviews for the top candidates.

We look forward to receiving your application!

CreativeMornings

P.s. Insight into what it’s like to be a host. And more insight. Okay, last one. 

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<H1>We’re looking for a new host in Albuquerque!</H1>

<p>In 2008, <a href="https://creativemornings.com/people/swissmiss">Tina Roth Eisenberg</a>, also known as Swissmiss, started CreativeMornings out of a desire for an ongoing, accessible event for New York’s creative community. The concept was simple: breakfast and a short talk one Friday morning a month. Every event would be free of charge and open to anyone.</p>

<p>Today, attendees gather in 207 cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee, friendly people, and an international array of breakfast foods. Volunteer hosts and their volunteer team members organize local chapters that not only celebrate their city’s creative talent, but also promote an open space to connect with like-minded individuals. We call ourselves an engine of generosity and live by our <a href="http://creativemornings.com/manifesto">manifesto</a>. </p>

<p>Since CreativeMornings/Albuquerque was founded, the chapter has built a beautiful community. However, our previous host recently stepped down, so we are now looking for a replacement. Could this be you?</p>

<p><b>Does this describe you?</b></p>

<p>• You're passionate about the local creative community in Albuquerque.

<br/>• You're enthusiastic about leading a small volunteer team to put your own spin on CreativeMornings.

<br/>• You're excited to participate in the global conversation among our 207 chapters (and growing!).

<br/>• You use the words "humble," "driven," "resourceful," "generous," and "connected" to describe yourself.</p>

<p>If so, we'd love to hear from you!</p>

<p>If interested, please complete our <a href="http://creativemornings.com/start-a-chapter"><strong>New Chapter Application</strong></a> and we’ll be in touch. There will be follow-up interviews for the top candidates.</p>

<p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>

<p>— CreativeMornings HQ</p>

<p>P.S. <a href="https://medium.com/@Carlio75/https-medium-com-carlio75-hosting-creativemornings-2b1338779194#.65wro2kum">Insight into what it’s like to be a host</a>. <a href="https://vimeo.com/91048897">And more insight</a>. <a href="https://youtu.be/mB0AkcqilS4">Okay, last one</a>.</p>

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A craft is the instrument in which the authenticity of your being is communicated.

Your craft is like a portal to your inner world, and as an artist, it's your duty to pull it out of the vortex. Craft is a catalyst for our identity and the soil for cultivating meaning.

It behooves us to realize that who we are and become—our values, beliefs, thoughts, observations—influence what comes out of the violin, sketch, or photograph, not the other way around.

This month we welcome an incredible woman who not only owns and operates a craft brewery, she has also crafted a community of artists and activists through the social outreach and causes that Tractor Brewing supports. 

Join us June 29th at Tractor Brewing - Wells Park for Beer Goddess Skye Devore. 

#creativemornings #tractorbrewing #beer #craft #beergoddess #skyedevore

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A commitment is a promise to show up whether you’re having a good or bad day. It’s a behavior and mindset that signifies the posture of a professional. It’s about saying yes with your whole heart. This May we welcome Adrian Carver who has committed to creating opportunities for everyone through his work at Equality New Mexico, the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ political advocacy organization in the state. Wonder what NM politicians support equality? EQNM has you covered. Plus they make some rad rainbow graphics and we are envious. We will also have a special visit from Mayor Tim Keller who will stop in to hold "office hours" and wants to hear from YOU - the creative community. You constantly wow us with the cool you bring to ABQ, and now you can share your thoughts on how our new administration can support making ABQ the best place for creatives to call home. As always free, but please RSVP so we know how much coffee to brew! https://creativemornings.com/talks/adrian-carver

#creativemornings #eqnm #equality #abq #albuquerque #commitment #cmcommitment

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In April we are doing something a little different. We are heading to Gruet for a tour, tasting and talk. Sofian Himeur, winemaker and grandson to late founder, patriarch Gilbert Gruet is going to share a little about his story and how the family went above and beyond expectations in the making of our favorite local bubbly.

New Mexico liquor laws prevent us from free glasses of champagne, but Gruet is generously providing us a tour, talk and glass for only $5. 

Spring evening + champagne = winning!

This event has only 25 spaces available!! So sign up quick at:

#https://creativemornings.com/talks/gruet-tour

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Save the Date! Next #CMABQ March 24th. 

#creativemornings #cmabq

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Adobe Creative Jam is back in New Mexico already! We had a blast last January when we welcomed them to Albuquerque, and now we get to do it again in Santa Fe. Come for a night packed with design, photography, talks and good food.

For more info on the speakers and competitors visit: https://nvite.com/CreativeJam/santa

November 16th Center for Contemporary Art 6 - 9:30pm

#creativejam #creativemornings #howtosantafe #santafe #adobe

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Remember when Naomi Natale spoke in March on her artistic process? Geez was that a was a good one! You can rewatch her talk Discovering Process filmed by Concept Flux here. Be sure to also check and see if JAK Media caught your smiling face on our Flicker album!

Huge hugs to 516 ARTS for hosting us, and for being such a strong force in our ABQ creative community! We are so grateful for our sponsors, Creative Startups, createABQ, City of Albuquerque and Flying Star for helping us make our CreativeMornings/ABQ chapter happy and caffeinated. 

#creativemornings #createabq #creativestartups #flyingstar #naominatale #artofrevolution #discovering process #conceptflux #jakmedia #abq #516arts

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It’s our favorite week of the month. CreativeMornings week!! Join us on Friday, March 18th at 516 ARTS with social practice artist Naomi Natale. As always, this is a free event, but tickets are limited so RSVP so we save you a seat. 

#cmchange creativemornings 516ARTS NaomiNatale

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Creative Spotlight - Nancy Zastudil

Creative Spotlight - Nancy Zastudil

by Melody Wells

Nancy Zastudil says it’s her “Protestant work ethic” that carries her through creating some of ABQ’s most interesting and well-attended contemporary art shows and gatherings. As the owner of Downtown’s Central Features Contemporary Art, Nancy curates shows that include some of the ‘Burque’s most innovative and talented artists, all of whose work she rightly identifies as “operating in the service of revolution and social progress.” So even though she doesn’t see herself as “a creative,” we all know better, don’t we?

Here’s a peek into what’s shaping Nancy’s work and thoughts right now. 

Oh, and we sure hope you’re coming this Friday’s Talk Back event, which Nancy co-produced with CreativeMorningsABQ’s own  Amy Slater as part of Harwood Arts Center’s Women & Creativity month. Talk Back is an extended working lunch packed full of intentional networking and focused conversation for women in various stages of creative entrepreneurial endeavors with leading women entrepreneurs of ABQ. If you’ve ever considered starting a business in this city, you won’t want to miss it! 

On being an entrepreneur:  I was raised in a family of self-starters. My mom was always doing “creative” things, my aunt was and is active in local politics and education. My grandfather started a community college in Columbus, OH. The story goes (or at least how I remember it) that he started the school in the basement of a local high school, using a shoe box as his briefcase. He made his fortune from his passion for education, and he was also able to have a side business as an antique furniture dealer. He rode motorcycles. He traveled. He valued his family. He was generous. He was intelligent. He has an incredible laugh. He was a powerhouse. As a kid, I had no idea how much of an influence he would have on me as an adult (he died when I was in high school), but wow. Sometimes I say he is my spirit animal. I write all of this to say that entrepreneurial work is in my blood.

On her practices for remaining focused and productive: In order to get things done, to come up with ideas and strategies, I need two things - sleep and “bad” TV. I often watch re-runs of Friends, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock or Gilmore Girls while writing, or even trying to relax. I think knowing that the sitcom story/conflict in the background has already been resolved, and knowing that there is a distinct beginning and end to that story, helps my brain focus on other things. But what some people might call my “practice” I see as my nemesis: I’m stressed out 90% of the time. I haven’t slept well for several years. I live on chips + salsa + popcorn + coffee + wine. And I don’t get enough exercise. I am doing well if I get a run in twice a week. Work deadlines take priority. I really don’t recommend it.

On the things that keep her in Albuquerque: Challenge, progress, affordability, connection to a larger art conversation, attracting more out-of-state artists to visit and interact with local artists and students. The current downtown development and momentum are super exciting to me. The concentration of art spaces that are popping up on Central, 2nd St, in Barelas...I love that.

On Albuquerque’s creative identity:  

I envision a city that embraces and encourages diversity, and understands the power it holds in terms of the (economic) appeal it provides to visitors and new-comers. I envision a city that welcomes and values the experiences of other growing cities, especially in terms of urban planning, downtown revitalization, and progress. And yes, public transportation! All while avoiding the whitewashing that so many of us know can easily happen. Other things that come to mind: increased support for small businesses, more artist-run venues, an awesome restaurant scene, a collecting contemporary art museum and a non-collecting contemporary art center.

On arts & the environment and Albuquerque’s unique position to lead: With the Arts & Ecology/Land Arts of the American West program at UNM, the Native communities, complicated land and resource histories, the natural landscape that draws so many people here...that and more puts NM in a position to be at the forefront of environmental progress, stewardship, research and more. I see New Mexico as having potential to be a major player in solar and wind power, in sustainable farming and building, and other eco-conscious practices. I want to help champion artists (and other business owners) who are part of that charge.

On her local “Creative Crush”:  At the moment I am super curious about what Burque Noir (Ebony Booth, Carlos Contreras, Jen DePaolo) is up to. I think we will see some powerful things coming from their new collaboration [CM add – Burque Noir’s inaugural performance event will take place on March 26th]. I also love Meghan Ferguson, Gallery Director at Tamarind. Julia Mandeville (Chief Programs Officer at Harwood Art Center) has become a friend and confidant as well. Totally jealous (in the best way possible) of Raven Chacon and the work he is doing. I’m also pretty much in love with Jami Porter Lara and Kathy Brown.

On this month’s Creative Mornings theme - CHANGE: When I think of change, I think of flexibility, progress, and opportunity. The opposite of stagnation.

Connect with Nancy:

On Creative Mornings:  https://creativemornings.com/people/nancyz

Visit Her Home on the Interwebs: http://www.thenecessarian.com/

And of Course: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.zastudil?ref=tn_tnmn

#Creative #Albuquerque #NancyZastudil #WomeninCreativity #CreativeWomen #Women #Art #contemporaryart #gallery #galleryowner #southwest #newmexico

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Photos from our January shot by JAK Media are up on our Flicker! You can also watch Tey Marianna Nunn’s talk Language, Labels & Labeling filmed by Concept Flux here.

Much love to Working Classroom, for hosting us! And many thanks to our sponsors Creative Startups, createABQ, City of Albuquerque and Flying Star for your wonderful support!

#cmlanguage #workingclassroom #conceptflux #jakmedia

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Here it comes, morning people! September’s CreativeMornings/ABQ is just around the corner - we’ll be at Tractor Brewing - Wells Park with the one and only Carlos Contreras. Join us on Friday, September 18th for this month’s theme, Empathy. Tickets are limited - we’ll be opening up our RSVP on Monday, September 14th at 9am via www.creativemornings.com/cities/abq. 

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In the spirit of COLLABORATE, CreativeMornings/Albuquerque is thrilled to be bringing you two women on a mission to create a thriving theatre scene here in the heart of ABQ.

Duke City Repertory Theatre was built on a totally wild, crazy idea: Serve the Audience. That model has proven to be quite the winning strategy, as Duke City Rep has been voted “Best Theatre” by the readers of Albuquerque the Magazine every year since 2011.

From recent partnerships like "Theater on the Farm" with Farm & Table and Tricklock Company, to workshops and summer camps with students, to actually providing an opportunity for theatre professionals to earn their living in the arts (!!) Duke City Repertory makes serving the community a key component of their creative work.

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CreativeStartups/Albuquerque launches May 15th with ROBOT! 

Get your free ticket starting Monday, May 11th at 9am at www.creativemornings.com/abq 

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Greetings ABQ!

Hello Albuquerque!

We’re thrilled to be a new CreativeMornings chapter! In our first year, we are so excited to announce we will be partnering with CreativeMornings/SantaFe to highlight the rich creative community of New Mexico.

We will be rotating our events between Albuquerque and Santa Fe each month, with our first event in Santa Fe on April 8th. You can find more information on their chapter page, here: http://creativemornings.com/cities/sfe

We’re working hard to bring Albuquerque our first event on May 15th. Stay tuned, and in the meantime, sign up for our newsletter and connect with us on Twitter @CM_Albuquerque

We look forward to meeting you in Albuquerque on May 15th, and in Santa Fe on April 8th!